Vic and Paulo work on different levels in an underground coal mine. Vic's level is at an elevation of −73.06 meters relative to ground level. Paulo's level is at an elevation of −103.63 meters relative to ground level. Which of the following is true about how much lower Paulo's level is than Vic's level?

Question

A.
Paulo's level is 176.69 meters lower than Vic's level.
B.
Paulo's level is −176.69 meters lower than Vic's level.
C.
Paulo's level is 30.57 meters lower than Vic's level.
D.
Paulo's level is −30.57 meters lower than Vic's level.

Answer 1

To find out how much lower Paulo's level is than Vic's level, we can calculate the difference in their elevations.

Vic's elevation: -73.06 meters
Paulo's elevation: -103.63 meters

The difference can be calculated as follows:

Paulo's level relative to Vic's level = Paulo's elevation - Vic's elevation = (-103.63) - (-73.06) = -103.63 + 73.06 = -30.57 meters

Thus, Paulo's level is 30.57 meters lower than Vic's level.

Based on this calculation, the correct answer is:

C. Paulo's level is 30.57 meters lower than Vic's level.